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Dr. Haley Moore

(She/Her/Hers)

Adjunct Lecturer: (585) 395-2496
hmoore@brockport.edu
Office: Tower 1101
Office Hours:
Monday 5:00-6:30 PM

Bio

Dr. Haley Moore is an orchestra conductor, educator, fiddler, and scholar with a passion for creating inclusive, connected musical communities. She is thrilled to join the faculty at SUNY Brockport as the Orchestra Conductor, bringing with her over a decade of conducting experience across public schools, community programs, and festival ensembles.

Dr. Moore earned her PhD in Music Teaching and Learning from the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music in 2024, where she also completed her master’s in music education (2015) and bachelor’s in violin performance (2013). She additionally holds an Advanced Certificate in Mind-Body Healing and Wellness from the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester. Her research and teaching draw from a holistic philosophy, focusing on connection, reflection, and creativity in music education.

In addition to working at SUNY Brockport, she is the orchestra director at Canandaigua Academy (Canandaigua City School District), where she leads three curricular string orchestras and one extracurricular fiddle ensemble. She has previously conducted ensembles for the Eastman Community Music School, the Rochester City School District, Rush-Henrietta High School, and several All-County festivals in New York State. She also serves as the fiddle instructor at the Eastman Community Music School, where she has taught various group and private classes for nearly 10 years.

Haley is also an active fiddler specializing in Irish, Old-Time, Folk, Bluegrass, and Appalachian styles. Originally from Northern California, she studied fiddle with the notable Laurie Lewis, Fletcher Bright, Darol Anger, and Bruce Molsky. She has also been a member of the Rochester-based Irish rock band Sisters of Murphy since 2016. Additionally, she studied classical violin with William Barbini in California, and Zvi Zeitlin at the Eastman School of Music.

Dr. Moore presents regularly at national and international conferences on topics including professional development for music educators, holistic education, student wellness, and music-making as a tool for connection. Her writing has appeared in the Holistic Education Review and Arts Education Policy Review. She also serves as a contributing editor and peer reviewer for the Holistic Education Review.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Music Teaching and Learning, Eastman School of Music, 2024

Master of Music in Music Education, Eastman School of Music, 2015

Bachelor of Music in Classical Violin Performance, Eastman School of Music, 2013

Areas of Specialty

Music Education

Orchestral Conducting

Classical Violin Performance

Holistic Education

Courses Taught

MUS 323 - Instrumental Ensemble: Brockport College and Community Orchestra

Moore, H.L., (2024). The role of reflection in musical improvisation: A literature review. Holistic Education Review, 4(2).

Moore, H.L., (2024). Music-making experiences in and out of school: A survey of 12th-grade students in two high schools (Publication No. 31239137). [Doctoral dissertation, University of Rochester]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Moore, H.L., (2023). Fostering connection through core reflection. Holistic Education Review, 3(2).

Johnson, D., Stanley, A.M., Greene, J., Moore, H.L., Paparone, S., & Snell, A. (2018). Reflections on music teacher professional development: Teacher-generated policies and practices. Arts Education Policy Review.

“Core Reflection for In-the-Moment Education” at Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan) for the 8th Roundtable Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Network for Holistic Education (2025)

“Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment” at the Center for Holistic Education at Southern Oregon University (2025)

“Introduction to Core Reflection” at the Center for Holistic Education at Southern Oregon University (2025)

“Creating an Inclusive Classroom Community” and “Music-Making Experiences of 12th Grade Students: How a “Universal Language” Provides Community and Connection for High School Seniors” at Southern Oregon University for the International Holistic Teaching and Learning Conference (2024)

“Music-Making Experiences of 12th Grade Students: A Survey Study” at Finger Lakes Music Educator’s Association (2024)

“Appalachian Fiddle Music” at SUNY Genesee Community College (2023)

“Core Reflection for Student-Teacher Connection” at Canandaigua City School District (2021)

“Music and Mindfulness” and “Teambuilding in Your Classroom: Activities for All Ages” at Southern Oregon University for the Holistic Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference (2021)

“Creating Meaningful Instruction on an Online Platform: A Collaboration Between Teachers and Teacher Educators” (with Dr. Lisa Caravan) for the American String Teachers Association Virtual Conference (2021)

“Supporting Students’ Social-Emotional Learning using Musical Improvisation” at Boston University for the Music, Spirituality, and Wellbeing Conference (2021)

“Core Reflection for Teacher and Student Connection” at Gyeongin National University of Education (Seoul, South Korea) for the 7th Roundtable Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Network for Holistic Education (2019)

“Way More in the Present than the Past” (with Dr. Ann Marie Stanley) at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting (Toronto, Canada, 2019)

“Core Reflection for Music Teacher Professional Development” and “Let’s Talk about Music Teacher Professional Development” (with Dr. Ann Marie Stanley, Dr. Alden Snell, and Dr. Jennifer Greene) at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference (Georgia, 2018)

“Core Reflection for Music Education Majors” at Louisiana State University (2018)

“Core Reflection: Re-Connecting with Your Core” at Wayne State University (Nebraska, 2018)

“Professional Development for Kids Orchestra: String Teaching Techniques and Lesson Planning” at the Kids Orchestra Organization (Louisiana, 2018)

“Core Reflection and Its Use in the Classroom to Engage with Student Learning” at Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok, Thailand) for the 5th Roundtable Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Network for Holistic Education (2017)

“Core Reflection for the Beginning Teacher” at Louisiana State University (2017)

“An Educator’s Guide to Engaging with Core Reflection in the Classroom and Beyond” at Southern Oregon University for the Holistic Teaching and Learning Conference (2017)

“Core Reflection in Self-Initiated Professional Development” at University of Manitoba, (Winnipeg, Canada) for the Holistic Teaching and Learning Conference (2016)

“The Ages and Stages of Professional Development: Reflections on Pedagogy and Practice” (with Dr. Ann Marie Stanley, Dr. Daniel Johnson, Dr. Jennifer Greene, Dr. Stacy Paparone, and Dr. Alden Snell) at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference (2016)

“Guide to Self-Initiated Professional Development using Core Reflection” at Brighton (New York) Central School District (2016)

“A Professional Development Paradox” (with Dr. Ann Marie Stanley) at University of North Carolina for the Society for Music Teacher Education Conference (2015)

“Intuitive Ways of Knowing through Music: My Journey through Music Teaching and Learning” at Southern Oregon University for the Holistic Teaching and Learning Conference (2014)

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Dr. Haley Moore

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